Reena das Nair

Barriers to entry in the South African supermarket industry

Barriers to entry in the South African supermarket industry

Shingie Chisoro Dube and Reena das Nair

This article draws insights from the study of Fruit and Veg City Ltd (FVC), as a successful entrant into the formal grocery retail market, and further considers the growth of independent retailers.

The beer industry in Africa: a case of carving out geographic markets?

The beer industry in Africa: a case of carving out geographic markets?

Lauralyn Kaziboni and Reena Das Nair 

Competition investigations on abuse of dominance by near-monopoly beer producers have typically been limited to national boundaries and within the jurisdiction of single national competition authorities. However, it is increasingly recognised that viewing transgressions as neatly falling within political borders is restrictive, and often misses the ‘bigger picture’ of the firm’s overall strategy and conduct.